The simple answer is no. These periods were mentioned in law bill to the Civil Courts in Egypt to enable the courts grant Civil Divorce to separated couples. However, the Church follow the teachings of the Holy Bible and separation is not one of the reasons to grant a Permit to Remarry (refer to "Teachings" page on this website).

No, interviews are very personal. We deal with everything said in the interview as we treat confessions, in strict confidence. Only the person invited can attend the interview.

No, the council decision has no expiry date but the Permit to Remarry is valid for 1 year. In case the permit will be used for marriage after 2 or 3 years of the decision, please apply to renew the permit through the form on this website.

The Church can only grant two Permits to Remarry to an individual. If the third marriage fails, the Church advise the person to look after their spiritual life and salvation and not seek to remarry.

Appeals to the decisions of the Diocesan Clerical Council for Marital Affairs are handled by Oceania and Asia Regional Clerical Council (OARCC) headed by HG Bishop Domadious (Bishop of 6th October City Diocese). OARCC can be contacted via email: oarcc.coc@gmail.com